ELLS - London

Question 1

What is the artesian geology

Answer 1

chalk aquifer is trapped between impermeable gault clay and London clay, the pressure means there is wells and bore holes

Question 2

why is ground water depletion serious

Answer 2

-tree and plants rely on it
-people rely on well water
-increase energy to pump water lower down
-lowering water table pollutes water
-surface water is interlinked with ground water
-reduce amount of water in streams and lakes